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Article L6323-1-11 of the French Public Health Code

I.-Prior to the opening of the health centre and, where applicable, one or more branches, the legal representative of the managing body of this centre shall submit to the director of the regional health agency the health project referred to in article L. 6323-1-10 , together with a commitment to the health centre’s compliance, the content of which is specified by an order of the Minister for Health. The receipt…

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Article L6323-1-12 of the French Public Health Code

I. – Where it is found that there has been a breach that compromises the quality or safety of care, a breach by the legal representative of the managing body of the obligation to transmit the undertaking to comply, or a breach of the legislative and regulatory provisions relating to health centres, or in the case of abuse or fraud committed with regard to social security bodies or insured persons,…

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Article L6323-1-13 of the French Public Health Code

Every year, each health centre management body sends the Director General of the Regional Health Agency information relating to the activities and operating and management characteristics of the health centres and their branches for which it is the legal representative. The information that must be sent is specified by order of the Minister for Health.

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Article L6323-1-14 of the French Public Health Code

The armed forces health service is authorised to receive health professionals from health centres to attend courses, undertake internships or take part in care, training, research, health education and public health activities. Health centres may receive armed forces health service personnel to take part in the activities referred to in articles L. 6323-1 and L. 6323-1-1, under the conditions laid down by their status. In all cases, an agreement shall…

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Article L6323-3 of the French Public Health Code

The Maison de Santé is a legal entity formed by medical professionals, medical auxiliaries or pharmacists. These professionals provide primary care without accommodation within the meaning of article L. 1411-11 and, where appropriate, secondary care within the meaning of article L. 1411-12 , and may take part in public health, prevention, health education and social actions within the framework of the health project they draw up and in compliance with…

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Article L6323-4 of the French Public Health Code

Birthing centres are health facilities in which midwives, under the conditions set out in articles L. 4151-1 and L. 4151-4 relating to the practice of their profession, give birth to women whose pregnancies they have monitored. Birthing centres are part of a diversified range of health care services to ensure that women have the choice of childbirth best suited to their needs. Midwives are responsible for the medical management of…

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Article L6323-4-1 of the French Public Health Code

Birth centres are created and managed by: 1° Several midwives associated for their professional practice or for the pooling of resources necessary for this practice; 2° A not-for-profit organisation other than a health establishment; 3° A public interest group, an economic interest group or a health cooperation group.

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Article L6323-4-2 of the French Public Health Code

In addition to the activities referred to in article L. 6323-4, birth centres may: 1° Carry out public health, prevention and therapeutic education initiatives, in particular with a view to promoting access to women’s rights; 2° Provide places for training courses, where appropriate at university level, for midwives.

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Article L6323-4-3 of the French Public Health Code

Projects for the creation of a birth centre are subject to authorisation by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency. Authorisation is granted for a renewable period of seven years. Authorisation is granted when the project meets the needs of the population and ensures compliance with the operating conditions set out in article L. 6323-4-4.

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